Malayalam cinema continues to rule the digital space with a diverse lineup of new releases landing on major streaming platforms this weekend. From high-octane period action and crime thrillers to dark comedies and supernatural mysteries, here is your ultimate streaming guide for the week.
1. Pallichattambi (SonyLIV)
Directed by Dijo Jose Antony, Pallichattambi is a period action drama set in 1950s Kerala. The film stars Tovino Thomas as Krishna Pillai, an orphan who rises to become the protector of Kaaniyar village.
- Genre: Period Action Drama
- Cast: Tovino Thomas, Kayadu Lohar, Vijayaraghavan, Siddique, Prithviraj Sukumaran (Cameo)
- Music: Jakes Bejoy
- Platform: SonyLIV
- Release Date: July 24
2. Anomie (Amazon Prime Video)
Directed by Riyas Marath, Anomie is an intense crime thriller starring Bhavana in the lead role. She plays Zaara, a woman determined to unearth the truth behind her brother’s unresolved murder while working parallel to an official police investigation.
- Genre: Crime Thriller
- Cast: Bhavana, Rahman
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
- Release Date: July 24
3. Triple Decker (ManoramaMAX)
Shot entirely on iPhones and DSLRs using a guerrilla filmmaking style, Triple Decker is an offbeat indie dark comedy directed by Krishnanunni Mangalath. Set against the backdrop of Thiruvananthapuram, the movie delivers humor through quirky characters and authentic local dialect.
- Genre: Dark Comedy
- Cast: Akhil Sreekumaran, Vaishnavi, Gowri Kutty
- Platform: ManoramaMAX
- Release Date: July 24
4. Secret of Kalinga (Sun NXT)
For supernatural thriller enthusiasts, Secret of Kalinga brings an eerie atmosphere, engaging background score, and an intricate mystery revolving around an ancient secret.
- Genre: Supernatural Mystery Thriller (Dubbed)
- Platform: Sun NXT
- Release Date: July 24
Upcoming Releases Later This Month
- Chinna China Aasai (JioHotstar – July 28): Set in Varanasi, this heartwarming romantic drama is directed by Varsha Vasudev and stars Indrans, Madhoo, and Aparna Balamurali, with music by Govind Vasantha.
- Balan: The Boy (ZEE5 – July 31): Directed by Chidambaram (Manjummel Boys) and written by Jithu Madhavan, this psychological mystery thriller features Tovino Thomas in a pivotal role alongside a soundtrack composed by Sushin Shyam.
